Accountant

TASK RESPONSIBILITIES: • Revision and verification, validation of invoices (PO and Non-PO), services and rates against provisions or contractual services • Revision and calculation of tax withholdings • Set up new vendors • Obtaining approval for payment following Cargolux Payment and compliance policies • Posting into Cargolux GL System and Process for payment, payment requests • Month end activities, adjustments and vendor clearing • Review, read and understand rate contracts and agreements • Coordinate and assist local accountants and local legal representatives with the information for monthly tax fillings, VAT refunds, fuel tax, tax withholdings, income tax advances and other financial matters as required by each country always in compliance with each country regulations • Supports management with revision of local service bids as needed • Assist management with budget preparation, coordination and budget monitoring as needed • Create and generate statistical and financial reports as needed • Assist management with payroll GL bookings as needed • Assist with administrative tasks, proper filing (electronic and non-electronic) and any other record maintenance and keeping tasks • Prepare and reconcile VAT reports, monitor and reconcile VAT payments, filings and refunds from: México, Canada, Ecuador, Chile and any other Country as required • Assist with all related banking activities including request for payments, entering payments into different bank’s platforms, issuing live checks, clearing and bank reconciliations • Assist management with Area 1 asset inventory process • Assist with Receivables functions if needed • Other clerical, administrative and financial duties ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: • 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, business, receivables and/or payables • Education may be substituted for years of experience • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Team player • Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Experience in SAP and/or any other accounting software preferred WORKING CONDITIONS: • The position holder is based in Houston - Area1 corporate office • The position demands a regular and full-time presence and requires also that vacation and other absences are planned in a way that they do not conflict with service requirements • Flexibility is needed with working hours • This position primarily consist of desk duties • Medical, dental, vision, 401k (up to 6% employer match), 10 vacation days (accrued on a per pay period basis), 48 hours sick leave as of hire date, 9 holidays. • Salary range - 54K - 61K (broken down to hourly rate) • This position is non-exempt (hourly) We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees.